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Waiting on that student loan to come in? Here’s a bunch of things you can do for free — or at least, on the cheap — in the Halifax area.

The Emera Oval on The Halifax Common

Winter or summer, the Emera Oval is a great spot to have some free fun in Halifax. Between June and September you can borrow inline or roller skates and all the required protective gear at the site. If you have your own gear, it’s open anytime.

In the winter, ice skate rentals are also free at The Oval.

The Common skate park

If your skate skills have moved beyond skating in circles — or ovals — the skate park on The Common offers a variety of features to hone your skate skills.

The cheapest boat tour of Halifax harbour

Take the Halifax Transit ferry for the low, low price of $2.50. There may not be a tour guide but you can hop off at Alderney Landing and explore downtown Dartmouth, just don’t forget to ask for a transfer for the ride back to the Halifax waterfront.

So many beautiful walks

From the Halifax waterfront and Point Pleasant Park, to Dartmouth's Shubie Park and the Halifax Public Gardens, there are many beautiful parks where you're free to wile away the hours.

Use those student discounts

The tuition costs may be pricey but there are some financial perks to being a student.

Atlantic Superstores and Sobeys locations in the Halifax region offer a 10 per cent discount on Tuesdays to those with valid student IDs.